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Get a cheap cambelt change on your SAAB with one of our cambelt specialists in Shoreditch.

Cambelt replacement (or 'timing belt replacement') according to your manufacturer's schedule is essential - as a snapped belt can cause major engine damage. However, replacement can come at a price, which is where our 11,237 garages come in!

It is often cost-effective to replace your Water Pump at the same time.

Ade was great, open and welcome, i was watching the replacing process throughout. Both himself and his mechanic communicated clearly about what was the issue and offered suggestions, which were very authentic.
cannot speak to the final outcome (how the brake pads work), which takes time and is yet to be seen though.
hope all is good

23.02.18

Dongye, Audi A4

Was delighted - great service, super easy to deal with Ade and Olu by text and phone, and car looked great after. Thanks guys! :)

31.01.18

Gemma, Peugeot 207

My son was ill on the morning I was scheduled to bring the car in. Called Ade and he kindly picked my car up from my house. Clutch replaced at agreed quote. Cannot fault the customer service.

25.12.17

Jackson, Renault Modus

Good work done on time for the quoted price, Recommended.

22.12.17

Prem, BMW 3 Series

The quote was honoured, it took about as long as expected.
I would definitely recommend this garage & will use it again!

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Did an excellent job, Lukasz is very creative as a mechanic and I would happily use him again.

19.06.15

Edward , SAAB 900

Fantastic! The guys from yourmobilegarage were brilliant! Arrived at a convenient time, completed the job efficiently and I have had no problems in almost a year. Fabulous value and great service- delighted!

05.01.15

Rohit, Mercedes A-Class

Good knowledgeable mechanic. Diagnostic a bit expensive but work that required doing after was up to a good standard and good labour cost along with the sourcing of the parts. Would recommend.

22.10.14

Bilal, BMW 5 Series

I had parking sensors fitted to my Vauxhall Zafira car.
Lucas came on time, was very friendly and professional.
His standard of work is very good and he explains clearly what he is doing. He definitely does not cut corners and is very honest and reliable. His finishing is very good and neat and he does look after your car very well.
Once the sensors were fitted he double checked everything to make sure it works ok.
In conclusion Lucas is very reliable, good value and i would highly recommend people reading this review to go ahead and book him. 10 out of 10!
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Abdul

Truly excellent work, and completed in record time. I am mightily impressed, and the car looks like new. I have no hesitation in recommending F and G to anyone who has invisible mending to be done.

10.12.14

Don, Citroen C3

My Saab 9-3, which I bought second hand 5 months previously, needed a service, I was quoted £190. However, I had a feeling it would cost more as lot of work needed doing. After accepting the quote and dropping off the car, F and G rang me requesting that I come in so they could show me what was wrong... I was shown worn tyres, broken suspension, dodgy exhaust and many other faults. They would not proceed with servicing or repair work without having my express permission for each single item, which I gave. I had a suspicion that the bill would be hefty, and it was - a fully itemised £1400. They also gave it a thorough clean and polish, which it needed, free of charge

04.10.14

Maurice, SAAB 9-3

Every aspect of this experience was positive. Excellent customer care from start to finish. Work completed very promptly with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
Costs were reasonable. Diagnostics run prior to price quote, work carried out only after checking with me that the quote was acceptable. A brilliant outcome. Thankyou.

What is a Cambelt?

The cambelt helps your engine run efficiently by making sure its valves open and close in sync. The cambelt ensures your engine parts run in harmony, keeping the timings just right to make the engine as efficient as possible.

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Where is the Cambelt located?

So, where is the cambelt exactly? This depends on your vehicle:

In front wheel drive vehicles the cambelt is usually on the left hand side of your engine

In rear wheel drive vehicles the cambelt is usually at the front of the engine, usually protected by a plastic cover

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How much does a Cambelt Change cost?

While the rubber Cambelt itself costs very little, there is a certain amount of work and expertise involved in fitting it and ensuring the engine's timing is set correctly. Cambelt change costs vary, ranging from £300-£600. The price will depend on:

The make and model of your vehicle

Your location

Your mechanic or garage

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What are the symptoms of a worn Cambelt?

There are many signs which point to a problem with your cambelt including:
High pitched, whirring engine sounds
Juddering when the engine is on
Difficulty starting up your vehicle
Spots of oil or coolant on your cambelt

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What happens if your Cambelt breaks?

If the cambelt breaks it could cause serious internal damage to your engine which can be very expensive or even impossible to fix.

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Should I change my Water Pump and Cambelt at the same time?

Your garage may have recommended a water pump change at the same time as your cambelt change. This is because both parts are located in the same area and typically become worn out at the same point in a vehicle's life. Changing both parts at the same time can save on future labour costs.

What is a Cambelt?

The cambelt is a rubber belt which controls the timing of a vehicle’s internal combustion engines. It is vital in the process of making the vehicle run smoothly as it also ensures the crankshaft and camshaft rotate in synchronisation.

A snapped cambelt is uncommon however tension issues are more widespread.

If the belt is too loose it will end up whipping around inside the engine which will cause a variety of knock on effects and if the belt is too tight it will put a strain on the bearings of the cogs it's fitted to.

A tight belt will cause a whining noise to be emitted from the engine so if you hear this sound make sure to book a repair as soon as possible. You shouldn’t wait until this happens though, as the damage caused by a faulty cambelt will end up costing you even more money in repairs.

Signs that your Cambelt needs Replacing

A squealing noise can be heard when starting the vehicle

Starting issues

A glazed or glossy look to the belt

Cambelt Replacement prices

As you will see in the FAQ section and video above, the cost of a cambelt repair can vary depending on the vehicle and garage. The biggest cost associated with this job type will be the labour itself.

This is because the parts are based deep within the engine and getting to them takes time. The components themselves won’t cost you a huge amount as they are not complex so don’t be surprised to see labour costs making up the biggest part of the bill.

Even if your cambelt doesn’t completely break its important to keep an eye on the component as per the instructions provided by your cars manufacturer, if you leave it for too long, the belt could snap and cause catastrophic engine failure.

The cambelt will need replacing at some point, usually around the 30,000 – 50,000 mile mark but make sure to consult the vehicles owner’s manual to double check as it may vary depending on the vehicle.

If you are looking for cambelt repair or cambelt repalcement, WhoCanFixMyCar is the best place to find cambelt change cost online.

Cambelt change is a relatively simple repair and cambelt replacement price should generally be close the the national average as shown at the top of this page.

However, it is impossible to predict cambelt replacement cost as each car is different, as is the extent of damage.

How much to change timing belt?

(A timing belt is another word for a cambelt)

The cost to change a timing belt should not vary from the cost to change a cambelt as they are literally the same thing.

So if you want to know how much to change a timing belt, you can use the form at the top of this page to get a quote for a new timing belt.

If you want to replace timing belt and want to find out the timing belt change cost from local garages, make sure to use WhoCanFixMyCar.

Timing belt replacement cost will vary from one car to another however timing belt repalcement should not be the most expensive repair.

Remember, if you want to replace timing belt yourself, don't! Trying to carry out a repair yourself is incredibly dangerous!

Replace timing belt cost will only spiral out of control if you attempt it yourself and then take it to a garage for timing belt change.

The last thing you want is timing belt change cost to increase!

Get Your Cambelt Repaired or Replaced with WhoCanFixMyCar

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.

We work with a network of over 10,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive Cambelt repair deals for you.

To find the best Cambelt Replacement or Repair service available in your region;

Enter your car registration number

Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in your area

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best Cambelt deal in your area, before booking the Cambelt Replacement or Repair online.

Patrick is honest, transparent and reliable. I had a knocking noise from the front ns wheel, so while I was having this investigated I had the Cam belt and water pump changed as it was due. The cam belt was changed very quickly, but we had to wait for the parts for a suspected worn drive shaft. Whilst waiting for the part, Patrick went through all other alternative reasons for the knocking noise. Although it did indeed end up being a worn driveshaft, it was refreshing that Patrick troubleshooted all other avenues in case it was a more simple fix, at no extra cost. In regards to costs, Patrick is more than competitive. Having been quoted £480 for Cam belt only and £533 for a new ns driveshaft, £641 all in is phenomenal. The collection and delivery service is unmatched by any other garage I have ever visited. I would not hesitate to recommended Patrick, and will be using him in future for any requirements my car has. Honestly, you will not be disappointed with Patrick.